JonBowden
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 01:29 PM |
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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal
Can anyone give me an idea what it costs to have asbestos/concrete roofing removed from an old out house?
I am looking at about 100 sqm of roofing material to be removed.
I am not looking to have the roof replaced (I can do that myself), just want rid of the asbestos.
Jon
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Mark2
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 01:47 PM |
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Have done this myself recently, the official word is to get a company in to remove it but this can be done yourself, there are local council tips that
will take it, it has to be double baged a taped, I was able to take mine in full sheets, it only courses a problem if you have to break them up which
I don't advise as then you have a possibility of the fibres getting airboure. BUT AGININ THE BEST WAY IS GET A PROFFESIONAL REMOVAL FIRM TO DEAL
WITH IT...
Cheers Mark
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coozer
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 01:53 PM |
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Get a load of old pallets, build a big bonfire and burn it all.
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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locoboy
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 01:56 PM |
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I took mine to the local tip, bagged and in whole sheets.
Put them in a designated shipping container labelled 'asbestos', job done.
ATB
Locoboy
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v8kid
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 02:00 PM |
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As Mark2 says.
Whilst the asbestos is bound into the cement it is harmless its only when the sheet is drilled, cut, broken or disintegrating that it is a concern. I
found the local authority helpful - they don't want fly tipping after all so contact them to see what their bagging requirements are. As well as
double bagging I had to clearly mark the bags as asbestos cement waste. A key point is if you are doing it as a private individual different
regulations apply from an asbestos removal company who have reams of paperwork and certificates to complete.
I read the HSE guidelines before I did mine and acted on them - again they were very helpful.
Cheers!
You'd be surprised how quickly the sales people at B&Q try and assist you after ignoring you for the past 15 minutes when you try and start a
chainsaw
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owelly
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 02:41 PM |
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And I'll just add:
If you do break a sheet or its damaged, spray it with a wate and PVA mix to stop any dust.
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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Agriv8
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 03:26 PM |
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Saved me posting an almost identical post.
Most usefull
Thanks Agriv8
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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mcerd1
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 04:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by v8kid
I read the HSE guidelines before I did mine and acted on them - again they were very helpful.
second that - the HSE website is very useful
these will get you started:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/guidance/a14.pdf
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/guidance/a11.pdf
loads more reading on the website
we've removed alot more than 100mm² of the stuff ourselfs
[Edited on 17/1/2013 by mcerd1]
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dave r
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 05:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Agriv8
Saved me posting an almost identical post.
Most usefull
Thanks Agriv8
and a 3rd one.....
mine you all that looks like asbestos roofing , isnt
we paid for someone to remove some at work, and after they had finished they told us it wasnt.......
still charged us though
I'd love to give my imaginary friend a great big hug,
but this jacket makes it impossible.
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parkiboy
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 06:35 PM |
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We deal with it a lot at work, I can't believe nobody has mentioned, make sure you wear a mask to protect yourself, paper masks suffice but make
sure it's the correct ones, not all will keep asbestos out. Also ideally you want to be wearing a paper suit incase of any mishaps to stop you
contaminating your clothes which in effect can contaminate your house.
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Dopdog
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 07:11 PM |
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lets not forget you get 3 versions and the smallest fibre can cause an issue, you must be very careful with it.
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zilspeed
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 07:17 PM |
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And let's also not forget that there is licenced and unlicenced work dependent on the material.
I'm not going to comment too far here, but it's far from being as simple as double bag and put into the asbestos skip at the tip.
It's up to you if you want the HSE getting personal.
Up to you.
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parkiboy
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 07:36 PM |
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From memory the asbestos cement used in garages is normally white asbestos and is unlicensed but I would double check.
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 07:42 PM |
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A friends dad died of asbestosis, its not a nice way to go.
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zilspeed
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 07:42 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by parkiboy
From memory the asbestos cement used in garages is normally white asbestos and is unlicensed but I would double check.
The only way you'll ever know of course is by a lab test of a sample.
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jabs
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 08:19 PM |
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Try the council, I once had a garage made of the cement bound stuff and I just dismantled the garage and the council came and collected FOC - was a
few years ago mind so as they are all cash strapped these days they may want to charge
[Edited on 17/1/13 by jabs]
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dave
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 08:37 PM |
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I done some training on Asbestos a few months ago and the link shows how much we did not know about it.
http://www.mesothel.com/asbestos-cancer/exposure/asbestos_roulette.htm
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Bare
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| posted on 18/1/13 at 03:33 AM |
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Effing Safety Nazis and snivel servants. Yes Asbestos Can be dangerous ..IF.. inhaled.
Try not to inhale it!??
What the morons in the Cheap Suits have not yet cottoned onto .. yet!.. is that Fiberglass.. as found in House insulation AND cigarette filters is
EVERY bit as dangerous as Asbestos. Wait a few more years until the Public twits realise this
Just a thought to brighten your Day :-)
[Edited on 18/1/13 by Bare]
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mcerd1
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| posted on 18/1/13 at 08:09 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by parkiboy
We deal with it a lot at work, I can't believe nobody has mentioned, make sure you wear a mask to protect yourself, paper masks suffice but make
sure it's the correct ones, not all will keep asbestos out. Also ideally you want to be wearing a paper suit incase of any mishaps to stop you
contaminating your clothes which in effect can contaminate your house.
^^ all on the HSE website (as mentioned / linked to above) - they give detailed advice on the levels of protection
they also give guidance on working out what your dealing with and when you need a licened contrator (aswell as providing a list of contractors)
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deezee
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| posted on 18/1/13 at 12:43 PM |
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Is this out building yours, or is it a job you're business is doing? I only ask because the HSE has zero involvement with private work on
domestic property. I could climb on the roof of my house in my boxers to change a tile, in the snow, and its nothing to do with the HSE. If you want
to collect asbestos in your bedroom the HSE can't stop you. The Environmental agency might have something to say, but not the HSE.
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 18/1/13 at 01:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Bare
Effing Safety Nazis and snivel servants. Yes Asbestos Can be dangerous ..IF.. inhaled.
Try not to inhale it!??
What the morons in the Cheap Suits have not yet cottoned onto .. yet!.. is that Fiberglass.. as found in House insulation AND cigarette filters is
EVERY bit as dangerous as Asbestos. Wait a few more years until the Public twits realise this
Just a thought to brighten your Day :-)
[Edited on 18/1/13 by Bare]
I doubt it not saying you are wrong but the problem asbesdos fibers have barbs on it (unlike fiberglass)... Thus once in your lung it will not come
back out...
[Edited on 18/1/13 by Bluemoon]
[Edited on 18/1/13 by Bluemoon]
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Dopdog
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| posted on 18/1/13 at 01:24 PM |
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well said bluemoon was waiting for someone to point this out.
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JonBowden
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| posted on 19/1/13 at 09:21 PM |
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Thanks for the feedback. The outbuilding I was asking about is part of a house that I am considering buying.
I did phone a specialist company near Glasgow. They gave an estimate of £2250 to remove and dispose of the asbestos panels
Jon
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SteveWalker
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| posted on 19/1/13 at 09:49 PM |
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If it were me, I'd use the cost and inconvenience of having it removed to beat down the house price and then remove it all myself!
Keep it wet - even better, remove it on a rainy day. Don't saw it. Try to avoid breaking it. Double bag it. Take it to the local
"tip" - check your local authorities policy first.
From what I've been told, a lot of "asbestos" roofing actually contains no asbestos.
SteveW
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